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Do Unto Your Employees

Most of us would agree that delivering exceptional customer service is essential for any kind of long-term success or growth. But what many overlook is the direct link between how employees are treated and how they, in turn, treat their customers. If a company expects its employees to be friendly,…
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On-Ramps to Sales, Off-Ramps to Lost Customers

When customers interact with your business, they follow a journey that either leads them to loyalty or drives them away. A common metaphor is that sales and customer service processes are like a highway with on-ramps and off-ramps. On-ramps make it easy for customers to buy from you, while off-ramps…
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How Mystery Shopping Can Protect Your Business

When small businesses think about mystery shopping, they often focus on its obvious benefits: improving customer service, enhancing merchandising, and refining product quality. While these are indeed critical advantages, mystery shopping can also serve as a powerful tool for uncovering corporate espionage—a threat many small businesses might not realize they…
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Rise Above the Competition

The marketplace is crowded, whether from your competitors down the street or just a click away on the Internet. Customers have endless choices, and their expectations are sky-high. If you want to stand out and gain an edge, you need to find ways to demonstrate your commitment to their satisfaction.…
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Celebrate Your Employees this Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, small businesses enter what is most likely their busiest time of year. While the fourth quarter brings excitement and increased sales, it also puts a lot more stress of your employees. Amid all this hustle and bustle, it’s easy to forget that your staff is…
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Use Mystery Shopping to Improve the Customer and Employee Experience

  Savvy businesses understand that there are two kinds of experiences they have to worry about: the customer experience (CX) and the employee experience (EX). A positive environment will benefit both patrons and staff alike, and the surest way to achieve both goals is via a robust mystery shopping program.…
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Balancing Customer Service and Self-Service

Our world seems to be getting more automated by the day, and so it’s natural that many small businesses find themselves grappling with the balance between providing hands-on customer service and offering the convenience of self-service options. Customers’ expectations continue to evolve with the times, with many placing a high…
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Soothing the Burn of Rising Prices

Price increases are a constant challenge for both businesses and consumers alike. Inflation, supply-chain frustrations, and even rising minimum wages have all contributed to higher costs for everyone. These complications affect everything, both upstream and down, leaving many customers feeling like they’re being taken advantage of. However, with some thoughtful…
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